YOGA MAKES YOU LOOK GOOD AND FEEL GOOD ABOUT THE WAY YOU LOOK.
Yoga Day Berks County 2008 is going to be held on Saturday January 26th at 1:00
10 Yoga instuctors from throughout Berks County will be coming together to teach their own interpretation of the ages old Sun Salutation.
You will have the opportunity to practice up to 108 of the Sun salutation series.
Free will Donation: $ 10.80 which will be donated to charities named the day of the event by the respective teachers.
The event will be held at East Coast Karate located at 3026 Penn Avenue West Lawn
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Tones up the digestive system by the alternate stretching and compression of abdominal organs. It activates digestion and gets rid of constipation and dyspepsia. |
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Strengthens abdominal muscles. |
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Thoroughly ventilates the lungs, and oxygenates the blood. |
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Acts as detoxifying agent, by getting rid of enormous quantity of carbon dioxide and other toxic gases. |
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Tones up the nervous system and improves memory. |
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Promotes sleep and calms anxiety. |
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Normalizes the activity of the endocrine glands - especially the thyroid gland. |
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Refreshes the skin. Prevents Skin disorders. |
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Improves muscle flexibility. |
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In women, stimulates the breasts to help firmness normally. Restores any lost elasticity, through stimulation of glands and the strengthening of pectoral muscles. |
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Suppresses menstrual irregularity and assists in easy childbirth. |
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Prevents loss of hair and graying. |
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Helps reduce fat. |
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Reduces abnormal prominence of the Adam's apple. |
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Eliminates unpleasant smells from the body. |
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Lends grace and ease of movements to the body. |
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Revives and maintains the spirit of youthfulness. |
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Broadens chest and beautifies arms. |
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Makes the spine and waist flexible. |
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Produces health, strength, efficiency and longevity. |
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Pregnant women should not practice this after third month of pregnancy. |
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Patients of Hernia and high blood pressure are warned against this practice. |
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People suffering from back conditions should seek proper advice before commencing Surya Namaskar. |
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Women should avoid Surya Namaskar during menses. |
WHAT: YOGA DAY 2008
WHEN: SATURDAY JANUARY 26TH 1:00 PM
WHERE: EAST COAST KARATE 3026 PENN AVENUE WEST LAWN
CONTACT: 610-780-9821 FOR MORE INFO
TEACHERS:
MARY ANN BLEFKO
LINDA ROCCO
BONNIE SHOWALTER
JANE CLIPMAN
JOANN MORRELL
MOLLY KAUFFMAN
APRIL SHOWMAN
DOUG HAYWARD
KRISTINE MARINO
CASEY SAUER
NICOLE BUCKS
The 1St annual Yoga day was well attended. The day started out with Linda Rocco playing harmonium and the teachers joining in a chant session. As the attendees were streaming in the teachers were being given instructions and their teaching order. Three OMs were chanted, the Jane Marie Clipman gave the dedication before the start of the 108 Sun salutations. A beautiful variations ofd the ages old series was given to provide a unique challenge to all the participants. The session ended with a deep Savasana, Three OM Shantis and a donation by the participant to the Animal Rescue League and Women in Crisis.$ 200.00 collected. $ 50.00 was left behind for the studio use and $ 75.00 will be sent to the two stated charities. Our thanks go out to East Coast Karate, GMAC Berkshire Real Estate , all the participants and all the teachers. Preparations have already been made for next year's event.